Parrot Cries With Its Body -

Parrots in neglectful or abusive environments may learn that vocalizing brings punishment rather than help. They stop screaming and start internalizing—expressing their suffering through posture and self-mutilation instead.

A parrot that suddenly begins or overgrooming its owner is not being aggressive—it is crying. Overgrooming (repeatedly nibbling human skin until it reddens) is a redirected self-soothing behavior, a desperate attempt to feel connection. Parrot Cries with Its Body

The central motif of the "parrot" is used ironically. Parrots are known for mimicry—copying human sounds without understanding. But Gibung suggests that true expression requires more than just words. When the parrot cries with its body, it signifies a desperate attempt to communicate pain that vocabulary cannot contain. Throughout the collection, the poet treats words not as vehicles for meaning, but as physical objects—heavy, sharp, and sometimes useless. This is poetry that acknowledges the silence behind the noise. Parrots in neglectful or abusive environments may learn

: Spend dedicated, quality time with your bird daily. Simply sitting near the cage and speaking softly can alleviate their loneliness. But Gibung suggests that true expression requires more